Barry Scheck
American lawyer, co-founder of Innocence Project
Born
September 19th, 1949
75 years ago
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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A prominent lawyer co-founded the Innocence Project in 1992, an organization dedicated to exonerating wrongfully convicted individuals through DNA testing. This legal initiative focuses on the advocacy for the fair administration of justice. Contributions to criminal defense law include teaching at various universities and involvement in landmark cases that highlighted issues within the legal system. Work in the realm of legal reform has aimed to influence legislation and public awareness regarding wrongful convictions and forensic evidence.
Co-founded the Innocence Project
Advocated for criminal justice reform
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